Mao Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Tapping (pū) Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 470, Entry 26 Pronounced mi (rising tone). As defined in the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), to soothe or comfort. As defined in the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), to pacify or settle. As cited in the Book of Documents (Shangshu), Chapter Great Announcement (Dagao): To aid the ten men who are wise among the people, I will support them in order to pacify the military and plan for achievement. Commentary: Used to pacify military affairs and plan for the establishment of such achievements. Also, according to the Classified Compendium (Leipian), it is said to mean to cherish or protect. Also, pronounced pi (rising tone), meaning the same. Also, interchangeable with mi (rising tone). As cited in the Ceremonial Rites (Yili), in the commentary for the chapter Rites for the Funeral of a Scholar (Shisangli): The shaman oversees the summoning and pacification to dispel illness. Sub-commentary: The word mi is read as mi, meaning to pacify. As stated in the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is written with the Tapping radical. The character mi was originally written with the Tapping radical.